connaissance
/kɔ.nɛ.sɑ̃s/
1.
nounfeminineSing
knowledge
awareness
expertise
familiarity
Sa connaissance du dossier a permis de résoudre le problème.
His/her knowledge of the file helped resolve the issue.
2.
nounfeminineSing
acquaintance (a person one knows, not a close friend)
C'est juste une connaissance, pas un ami proche.
They're just an acquaintance, not a close friend.
